Chlorphen 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 30.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Chloramphenicol ophthalmic
Company	Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Chlorphen 1 eye ointment

Treatment of ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by Chlorphen-susceptible organisms
Effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E.coli, H. influenzae, Klebsiella/Enterobacter spp, Moraxella lacunata, and Neisseria species

Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with the transfer of activated amino acids from soluble RNA to ribosomes

Instill 1 or 2 drops in the conjunctival sac 4-6 times per day for the first 72 hours
Subsequently, administer every 4 hours
Treatment duration approximately 7 days
Not to be continued for more than 3 weeks without re-evaluation by the physician

Chymotrypsin may be inhibited if given simultaneously with Chlorphen

Contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to Chloramphenicol or any ingredients of the preparation

Frequently reported adverse reactions such as burning, stinging, conjunctival hyperemia
Other adverse reactions include blood dyscrasia, allergic or inflammatory reactions, vesicular and maculopapular dermatitis

Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Use only when considered essential by the physicians

Accidental ingestion unlikely to cause toxicity due to low antibiotic content